Las Vegas Economy Bounces Back

George Rose

A large multi-player Batman and Joker video slot machine at the Mirage Hotel & Casino November 18, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Tourism in America's ''Sin City'' is slowly making a comeback from the Great Recession with visitors filling the hotels, restaurants, and casinos in record numbers.

A large multi-player Batman and Joker video slot machine at the Mirage Hotel & Casino November 18, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Tourism in America's ''Sin City'' is slowly making a comeback from the Great Recession with visitors filling the hotels, restaurants, and casinos in record numbers.

Visiting Charles M. Schulz Airport

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Charlie Brown, a Peanuts cartoon character, greets visitors to the at Charles M. Schulz Airport on July 25, 2012, in Santa Rosa, California. Charles M. Schulz Airport is serviced by Alaska Airlines and is located in Sonoma County.

Charlie Brown, a Peanuts cartoon character, greets visitors to the at Charles M. Schulz Airport on July 25, 2012, in Santa Rosa, California. Charles M. Schulz Airport is serviced by Alaska Airlines and is located in Sonoma County.

Exploring Historic Central London

George Rose

The Renoir Cinema in the Bourough Holborn is viewed on December 7, 2012, in London, England. Central London captures the Christmas holiday spirit, with shops, museums, hotels, and other major tourist attractions displaying festive decorations.

The Renoir Cinema in the Bourough Holborn is viewed on December 7, 2012, in London, England. Central London captures the Christmas holiday spirit, with shops, museums, hotels, and other major tourist attractions displaying festive decorations.

A yellow water taxi makes its way up the Chicago River on March 26,... News PhotoArts Culture and Entertainment,Chicago - Illinois,Chicago River,City,Cityscape,Day,Economy,Illinois,Lake Michigan,Lifestyles,Midwest USA,National Landmark,North America,Outdoors,Scenics,Skyscraper,Social Issues,Sunlight,Tourism,Travel,Travel Destinations,USA,Vertical,Water,YellowPhotographer George RoseCollection: Getty Images News 2012 George RoseCHICAGO, IL - MARCH 26: A yellow water taxi makes its way up the Chicago River on March 26, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. Chicago's unusually moderate winter and spring weather has been a boost to the local tourism economy. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)